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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 14, 2006; 12(14): 2291-2292
Published online Apr 14, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i14.2291
Published online Apr 14, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i14.2291
Cholelithiasis associated with haemolytic-uraemic syndrome
Deepak Kejariwal, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norwich NR4 7UY, United Kingdom
Correspondence to: Dr. Deepak Kejariwal, Specialist Registrar, Gastroenterology, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norwich NR4 7UY, United Kingdom. dkejariwal@aol.com
Telephone: +44-7789774975
Received: October 16, 2005
Revised: November 1, 2005
Accepted: November 18, 2005
Published online: April 14, 2006
Revised: November 1, 2005
Accepted: November 18, 2005
Published online: April 14, 2006
Abstract
Cholelithiasis occurs infrequently in the paediatric age group. Hereditary spherocytosis, sickle cell anaemia and thalassemia are the haemolytic disorders most commonly associated with development of gall stones in paediatric age group. The question is whether an isolated episode of haemolysis can cause gallstones.